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Jahziel

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Jahziel is another form of Jahzeel, the son or clan of Naphtali.

Definition

Jahziel is another form of Jahzeel. It identifies the son or clan of Naphtali whose family was known as the Jahzeelites. The name means “whom God allots.”

Biblical Usage

Jahziel appears in a genealogical reference to Naphtali and is identified with Jahzeel.

Historical Background

The supplied material treats Jahziel as a variant form rather than as a separate person or family.

Scripture References

1 Chronicles 7:13

Related Figures

Naphtali

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God allots), the same as Jahzeel. (1 Chronicles 7:13)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ja'-zi-el.</p><p>See JAHZEEL AND JAHZIEL.</p>
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